Artwork
Still Life: Mixed Flowers
Still Life: Mixed Flowers is an oil painting by the Realist artist Henri Fantin-Latour. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life: Mixed Flowers is an oil painting by Henri Fantin-Latour, created around 1880. It is a representative example of the artist's still life work, showcasing his skill in depicting floral arrangements.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a bouquet of diverse flowers in a vase, with a range of colors including white, yellow, red, and pink, set against a dark background. The arrangement appears informal, conveying a sense of spontaneity.
Technique & Style
Fantin-Latour's style in this work is characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes, which contrast with his reputation for detailed rendering. The visible brushwork and emphasis on capturing the flowers' natural appearance reflect his Realist approach.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection. Fantin-Latour was known for his still lifes and group portraits of Parisian artists and writers, working within the Realist tradition that emphasized observation and accurate depiction.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ignace Henri Jean Theodore Fantin-Latour (French pronunciation: ; 14 January 1836 – 25 August 1904) was a French painter and lithographer best known for his flower paintings and group portraits of Parisian artists and writers.
